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Mister, you were in some serious trouble if you were caught chewing gum or talking in class when I was a student in the Memphis City School system some 40 years ago.
It’s really sad that the thug element in today’s society is “politically correct.”

Aubrey

1midtown mike: Don’t be afraid to let your true Southern prejudices show. And You wonder why there is no progress. Look at the man/woman in the mirror. You have nothing positive to contribute. This is not 40 years ago. The question is, How can you help the kids and schools now?

YeahIwentthere

I send my kids to private school, they are surrounded by like minded people and get a good education. None of this b.s. that is going on in public indoctrination schools. That is very positive…for MY kids!

Yeah, By “like minded people”, you mean homogeny. It is not good for kids to only ever be around their “own kind”. I was extremely fortunate to have gone to the elementary school I went to because there were kids there from all over the world. I feel bad for kids who never meet anyone outside of their little bubble. It fosters prejudice and makes the real world a terrible shock.

ron

You people need to look at why some kids feel they need to bring weapons to school. Its likely because they feel threatened by gangs or bullies. The simple fact that they MAY be carrying a weapon is a big deterrent to gangs and bullies.

Elwood Suggins

James B

If you bought a backpack already just return it. Schools are no longer safe. If this plan doesn’t work then it can be changed later. Try it out. Or better yet tell your child that if they see others with guns and knives they need to tell the teacher. Teach your kids to snitch and crime goes down.